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Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's High-Stakes Gamble in 'Moon River'
In the 13th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Moon River' (directed by Lee Dong-hyun, written by Jo Seung-hee), aired on the 19th, Lee Kang (played by Kang Tae-oh) and Park Dal-i (played by Kim Se-jeong) stirred tension by targeting the weak spot of Kim Han-cheol (played by Jin Goo) and securing a secret pact.
The episode achieved its highest ratings yet, with a nationwide viewership of 6.4% and 6.1% in the metropolitan area. The climax, where Lee Kang and Park Dal-i's souls switch once again, peaked at 7.5%, according to Nielsen Korea.
Lee Kang and Park Dal-i swapped bodies to find clues about the secret pact and the hidden organization in the palace and Gamaksan. Park Dal-i, in Lee Kang's body, delivered a book containing the location of the organization to Lee Woon (played by Lee Sin-young), who then headed to Gamaksan, promising to return in three days.
However, with Lee Kang and Kim Woo-hee's (played by Hong Su-zu) royal wedding just two days away, they needed to dismantle Kim Han-cheol's faction before he could become the royal father-in-law. Park Dal-i recalled the words 'rebellion' and 'meritorious retainer' from an old letter held by a woman in mourning clothes, realizing it was the secret pact held by Queen Jang Jeong (played by Jang Hee-jin).
Lee Kang, in Park Dal-i's body, learned that Queen Jang Jeong was alive and had the secret pact, prompting a plan to rescue her and bring the pact to the palace with Lee Woon. They were joined by Park Dal-i's parents and Park Hong-nan (played by Park Ah-in), strengthening their resolve.
After securing the secret pact, Lee Kang and his group narrowly escaped the hideout as the organization pursued them. Lee Kang acted as a decoy to ensure Queen Jang Jeong's escape, and the timely arrival of the royal guards sent by King Lee Hee (played by Kim Nam-hee) helped their plan progress smoothly.
As the day of Lee Kang and Kim Woo-hee's royal wedding arrived, Park Dal-i, in Lee Kang's body, prepared for the ceremony. However, Lee Kang and Lee Woon were nowhere to be seen, and Park Dal-i, with a trembling heart, proceeded with the ritual. At that moment, another unexpected soul switch occurred between Lee Kang and Park Dal-i.
The hideout was raided, and with Park Dal-i's family and Queen Jang Jeong heading to the palace with the secret pact, Kim Han-cheol's downfall seemed imminent. Lee Kang boldly declared, "Your Majesty, arrest the traitor Kim Han-cheol," shocking everyone. The outcome of the revenge that began with love between the two men remains to be seen.
At the end of episode 13, Park Dal-i, back in her own body, was kidnapped by the organization, heightening viewers' anxiety. Will Park Dal-i escape and reunite with Lee Kang? The final episode of 'Moon River' promises to keep viewers on edge.
The fantasy romance drama featuring Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's soul-swapping adventures will conclude with its final episode on December 20th at 9:40 PM on MBC.
Reporter: Lim Chae-ryeong, TENASIA syjj426@tenasia.co.kr
